Vineyard Child Care Center
NAJOLES ROAD, MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 107
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 18, 20244 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed That All Staff Files Were Missing Proof of Age13A.16.03.05C
LS observed that all staff files were missing proof of age. LS also observed that multiple staff members need current CBC information in their files. All staff files were missing staff orientation. Please submit required documents to LS to correct non-compliance.
- Facility Changed Rooms and Room Names Without Informing LS13A.16.03.07A
Facility changed rooms and room names without informing LS. Please submit a changes in facilities form to LS for a license change. In addition, please submit a copy of the updated emergency evacuation plan that reflects new room names.
- All Staff Files Did Not Have Staff Orientation13A.16.06.02
All staff files did not have staff orientation. Please complete staff orientation with all staff and submit copies of the staff orientation form to LS.
- LS Observed Multiple Refrigerators Throughout the Facility That Were Missing Thermometers.13A.16.12.05C(3)
Jul 20, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed in Multiple Classrooms the Absence of an Escape Plan.13A.16.10.01A(4)
- LS Observed Multiple Uncapped Outlets in Various Classrooms.13A.16.10.04F
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